my moon my man.

I am in love with the month of October. The chill breeze, the scent in the air, the leaves swirling on the ground, the mountains, everything. For once I feel like we are getting an actual fall. Generally it jumps from summer to winter within a week so I've been pretty satisfied thus far. I wear sweaters just about every day now and I have been a big fan of ponchos. I'm investing in a pair of leather pants this season as well, which I think is the perfect addition to my wardrobe. As far as my apartment goes, it feels super cozy. It smells of cinnamon and pumpkin spice and I can finally sleep in beyond 6am, thanks to the cloudy mornings. I've started to love cooking for myself and I'm relying less and less on good meals from my mother (I wish she wasn't such a good cook or I wouldn't be so tempted to go home every single night). I finally have Devan home from the studio so he comes and helps me cook, and we'll watch scary movies. I watch Practical Magic as often as possible all year long, but it's especially enjoyable this time of year. I've been given the task of decorating our space at my work, and so far it looks quite witchy. I'm a bit obsessed with witches and magic all the time, but this time of year it's more appropriate for me to voice my obsession. Therefore, I chose to make a witches lair and I think if things go my way it will look magnificent. Funny enough, I've got enough pieces in my wardrobe already for the perfect witch costume, so that is at the bottom of my list. Last year my work costume was Snow White, which I also already had a costume (and black hair) for, and the year before was Coraline and a gypsy which I was well prepared for. I am a collecter of clothes obviously. Even if I never wear it, I promise I will put it to use at some point. I'm attempting sewing on my own now since I haven't got time for lessons lately, I'm hoping everything I've learned over the last year will stick with me. That is just about all that I've got happening in life lately. I'm enjoying my days and especially my nights, I love when I drive home at night and the moon is so bright. I've got the weirdest thing for the moon, it's so mysterious. Anyway, that's all for tonight. I'm off to watch more scary movies.

XX JR

now.

"The only thing you can prove is that you exist. The only thing you can control is now. The second you start worrying about tomorrow, you've lost all control."

Wise words from a very wonderful individual I've had the pleasure of hanging out with recently. I've never enjoyed listening to someone speak so positively about life, ever.

XX JR

long hair don't care.

My weekend extraordinaire was not much to brag about. I went out with friends of course, and Ash and I were happy because Blake was in town from LA. And as you can see from the photos below, I decided on what do with with le hair. I got extensions, and stayed a dark brown with a very subtle melt. I'm completely happy with my decision, long hair don't care.

XX JR

Rain, rain, keep on pouring.

Finally, it's cooling down. I am so sick of heat and summer outfits. Of course I've been dressing for fall for a month now, now I just don't look crazy, or sweat on my long walk to the car. My work is as cold as the depths of the arctic ocean and I've used a space heater while drinking hot chocolate all.summer.long. I'm ready for fur, fur, leather, fur, and ponchos. Faux fur of course. I can't sleep, I keep thinking about how bad I want to paint my nails minty green. And also I absolutely cannot decide what to do with my hair, I've got to decide by Friday. So, if you care about me at all, please tell me what to do. I want to go back to black but ugh, should I?!?! You don't care, obviously. But try and pretend that you do.

XX JR

no, I did not die.

Fear not, for I am alive and well. We all have the same busy excuse for not blogging, and make the same promise each time to get better. I'm not going to do either of those things this time. I'm lazy, I like to tumble, I like to tweet, and I like to instagram. I am really good at all of those things. Blogging does indeed, take more effort than I am willing to give most of the time.

September has been a very special month. Just this last week was my birthday and not only my family, but my boyfriend, best friend, and co-workers spoiled me like craaaazy! I woke up to a big wonderful mess of streamers in my place of living and a very large pile of gifts that Devan somehow snuck in without my noticing. Ashlyn decorated our apartment and left me little love notes everywhere, she even gave me macarons. I was so excited, you should have seen me running around rushing to get ready for work on time. Ducking and maneuvering my way around like a bloody fool, Ash even tied balloons to my car. My work decorated my desk and brought in treats, my parents and family spoiled me rotten with gifts that included baking supplies (EMMA!!!!). Now I can make cupcakes at my place! So happy about that. Devan took me out the night before to my favorite restaurant, The Melting Pot, and we had the funnest time. No one makes me laugh harder than that boy. I'm so sick of his clever little comments I could kill him. Want to hear some of the things he says? Okay, here you go:

"Did anyone ever see that show on LifeTime about that woman?"

"Jenna and I played charades with a deaf couple the other day. They were good..."

"It took me the longest time to realize I'm a procrastinator."

ME: "I'm cold" DEVAN: "Do you want my jacket?" (he wasn't ever wearing a jacket but I fall for it every time)

"Letting Salt Lake have a Fashion Night Out is like letting the handicapped kid in the game take a shot when you're already up by forty."

ME: "Ryan Gosling plays the bass in a band." (Devan has a huge crush on him, they are weirdly alike) DEVAN: "This is not a funny joke."

"HOLLER IF YOU'RE GOING TO BURNING MAN! (so I can immediately unfollow you)" (he stole this one but it was still funny).

"Rob Lowe is literally, gay." (Devan, trying to ruin my day).

I am sure none of that is funny to you, I just want the world to know what I deal with on a daily basis. Friday night we took a little break from the birthday madness and went to a wedding of sorts for one of Devan's close friends. The end of the night was like a scene out of The Romantics. Us friends all took our shoes of and ran down to the golf course. We made sand angels and laughed like crazy. Then, Saturday night we went out on the town to celebrate my birthday one last time, I honestly could not have asked for a better birthday weekend. I'm the luckiest girl in the world to be surrounded by such love. I must say, Devan did give me one of the greatest gifts of all time. It is a little stand to set your laptop on while in bed. He told me it would help with my blogging skills and prevent carpal tunnel (it totally works, I don't ever want a life without it now).

Anyway, I'm incredibly tired as you can tell, and I'm emotionally drained from saying goodbye to Devan twice today. Once this morning and then when he didn't leave as early as planned, I came home tonight and he was here to attack me again before they left. Being sad and then excited and then sad again takes it's toll, man! The end of November is their expected release date for his band's debut album. I can't wait for everyone to hear the talent of the boy I'm dating and his band. Anyway, enjoy a million photos from my September life. Love to all.

XX JR